Roberto Soldado ends his worrying run as Spurs win ‘ugly’

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Roberto Soldado’s problems in front of goal pale alongside the collective
struggles of Cardiff City, who have not scored in the Barclays Premier
League for 400 minutes. The Spanish striker’s first goal in eight matches
settled a scrappy contest that was a poor advert for the Premier League, the
Europa League and even the Sky Bet Championship, where Cardiff look to be
heading.

Tim Sherwood has placed a great emphasis on restoring Tottenham Hotspur’s
attacking traditions but, other than the manager’s decision to replace his
tracksuit with some smart trousers, style was conspicuous by its absence.
The tiring effects of

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Soldado scored from close range at the end of a speedy breakaway from Spurs

March 2 2014 Getty

Soldado scored from close range at the end of a speedy breakaway from Spurs

March 2 2014 Getty

A relieved Soldado celebrates only his second Premier League goal from open play

March 2 2014 Mike Hewitt

Dawson, the Tottenham captain, went close with a glancing header

March 2 2014 Mike Hewitt

Townsend returned to the starting line-up but could not trouble the goalkeeper with several long-range shots